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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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